Show Your Work Series: Documentation for Artists, Performers, Musicians & More

You made the work...but do you have the photos, videos, and words to show it? Many artists spend months (or years) creating powerful work, only to realize later that they don't have the documentation they need for grant applications, portfolios, websites, exhibitions, press opportunities, social media, or future projects. The good news? Documentation is a skill, and it can be learned. This summer, Artlink and Dances With Tech are launching the Show Your Work Series: Documentation for Artists, Performers, Musicians & More. Facilitated by Ri Lindegren, this three-part workshop series is designed to help artists build confidence documenting, describing, and sharing their creative practice. ✨Photograph Your Work Sat. June 27 (In Person) | 9-10:30am Tues. June 30 (Online) | 6-7:30pm ✨Film Your Work Sat. July 11 (In Person) | 9-10:30am Tues. July 14 (Online) | 6-7:30pm ✨Talk About Your Work Sat. August 8 (In Person) | 9-10:30am Tues. August 11 (Online) | 6-7:30pm Limited to 12 participants per session These sessions are practical, approachable, and designed for artists at any stage of their creative journey. You'll leave with skills you can immediately apply to your own work, along with personalized plans for documenting and communicating what you create. Whether you're a visual artist, performer, dancer, musician, maker, educator, or multidisciplinary creative, this series will help you build tools that support your work long after the workshop ends. Create. Document. Share. PHOTOGRAPH YOUR WORK | June 27 & 30 Learn how to create stronger images of your artwork, performances, products, installations, and creative process. Participants Leave With: Photography best practices Lighting and composition tips Artwork documentation techniques Process documentation ideas A personalized photo checklist FILM YOUR WORK | July 11 & 14 Learn how to capture engaging video using equipment you already own. Participants Leave With: Better phone video techniques Audio recording strategies Framing and composition tips A video capture plan TALK ABOUT YOUR WORK | Aug 8 & 11 Develop language that helps audiences, funders, collaborators, and supporters understand your work. Participants Leave With: Artist statement drafts Talking points for story sharing Grant and application language A stronger public narrative